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Mike J. W. wrote: 21:20 Thu 03 Oct 2024
winesecretary wrote: 20:51 Thu 03 Oct 2024 The Taylor 1992 can be a truly staggering wine, and last time I looked £1800 a dozen retail - so you have done well there too.
I wholeheartedly agree, George. I think the 1992 Taylor's is the best Taylor's that I've had to date followed by the 1970. Granted I haven't tasted anything older than the 1963, but the 1992 is in a class by itself. It's both powerful and elegant. Maybe the 1994 will outclass it some day, but that's not the case right now.
Great to hear, will probably open a 92 on my upcoming birthday. Had the 94 earlier this year and was quite inpressed already!
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Finally! I found a bottle of 1984 Vintage Port from Messias on Auction.
Hopefully I will be able to open it with my son when he is old enough and taste the harvest of 1984. Any one already had this vintage?
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As someone born in 1984, I've had it twice (and I see it quite often on auction). I think it's a pretty decent VP, from a quite underwhelming year. Perfectly enjoyable, it just won't blow anyone's mind.
Honestly, don't take too long to drink it, I think it will only get worse from now on (I had it this year for my 40th, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't as good as the last one I opened, 5 years ago , but it could just be bottle variation).
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Thats great info! thanks :) My kid is not even 2 yo so I'll be sipping it on another occasion then :) Looking forward to open it.
Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?
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I just used an Ah So corkscrew (the ones with the two metal prongs). Didn't want to risk a cork implosion.
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Prtwine wrote: 09:29 Sat 05 Oct 2024 Thats great info! thanks :) My kid is not even 2 yo so I'll be sipping it on another occasion then :) Looking forward to open it.
Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?
If you're looking for 1984 Ports in particular, keep an eye out for the Graham's Malvedos. It's quite nice.
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Mike J. W. wrote: 14:43 Sat 05 Oct 2024
Prtwine wrote: 09:29 Sat 05 Oct 2024 Thats great info! thanks :) My kid is not even 2 yo so I'll be sipping it on another occasion then :) Looking forward to open it.
Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?
If you're looking for 1984 Ports in particular, keep an eye out for the Graham's Malvedos. It's quite nice.
Will do!
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Just had this arrive .....
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slight tweak to fit the foot peddle the right way round and we are away ....

Now I need a bottle to test it on :D
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A small haul from my latest trip to Portugal, the white Colheita being the gem of the bunch.Image
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A lovely white colheita.
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MigSU wrote:A lovely white colheita.
We definitely agreed on that! I look forward to reading your tasting notes on the crusted port.
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Pintas 2018.
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Prtwine wrote: 08:25 Sat 05 Oct 2024 Finally! I found a bottle of 1984 Vintage Port from Messias on Auction.
Hopefully I will be able to open it with my son when he is old enough and taste the harvest of 1984. Any one already had this vintage?
There are three Messias 1984 notes in the Index:
20 July 2012
20 November 2020
23 October 2019
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mcoulson wrote: 18:55 Thu 17 Oct 2024 Just had this arrive .....

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slight tweak to fit the foot peddle the right way round and we are away ....

Now I need a bottle to test it on :D
Ooh - very nice!
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It has arrived!

At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
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MigSU wrote: 12:25 Wed 30 Oct 2024 It has arrived!

At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
It really is an outstanding wine (and I note you’ve obtained at an outstanding price, too!)
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MigSU wrote: 12:25 Wed 30 Oct 2024 It has arrived!

At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
That's a great price! Especially considering the BBR price for the Noval 50.
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Glenn E. wrote: 18:09 Wed 30 Oct 2024
MigSU wrote: 12:25 Wed 30 Oct 2024 It has arrived!

At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
That's a great price! Especially considering the BBR price for the Noval 50.
Well, it costs €260 in Kopke's website. I have a hook there :twisted:
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3 mags of D77.
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M.Charlton wrote: 15:16 Tue 05 Nov 2024 3 mags of D77.
Nice!
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flash_uk wrote: 07:45 Wed 06 Nov 2024
M.Charlton wrote: 15:16 Tue 05 Nov 2024 3 mags of D77.
Nice!
Aye - not a bad replacement for 6 bots of BBR77...
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3 x Warre Bottle Aged LBV 2010
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nac wrote: 13:09 Sun 10 Nov 2024 3 x Warre Bottle Aged LBV 2010
Great wine. Drinking the 2007s now.
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6 halves of RV60 - bottled by British Transport Hotels
6 halves of RV66 - Robertson's label, so could be Oporto or UK bottled?
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nac wrote: 13:54 Mon 09 Dec 2024 bottled by British Transport Hotels
Isn't the Port world fun!
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Found some more Niepoort 2017's at auction, so +1 OWC.
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@ Rummy - that is a lovely port...
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winesecretary wrote: 19:06 Tue 10 Dec 2024 @ Rummy - that is a lovely port...
So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.
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Rummy wrote: 21:23 Tue 10 Dec 2024
winesecretary wrote: 19:06 Tue 10 Dec 2024 @ Rummy - that is a lovely port...
So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.
You should open one. It's absolutely young, but it drinks very well after a long decant. I had one recently just to see where it was at and it was very nice.
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Vesuvio '98 x 6
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Mike J. W. wrote: 18:34 Wed 11 Dec 2024
Rummy wrote: 21:23 Tue 10 Dec 2024
winesecretary wrote: 19:06 Tue 10 Dec 2024 @ Rummy - that is a lovely port...
So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.
You should open one. It's absolutely young, but it drinks very well after a long decant. I had one recently just to see where it was at and it was very nice.
Maybe I should. Had the Capela 2017 recently and was absolutely amazed by it. I've got some bids in an upcoming auction including another Niepoort 17 OWC, if I aquire it I will open one ;).
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10 various bottles of Noval 15, 18, 19 and 20 for £27-£32 each +vat from Hatton Edwards. Staggeringly cheap.
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Incredibly cheap. Great catch!
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1 x 1967 Miguels Colheita (bottled 2017)
1 x 2003 Pocas Colheita
2 x Pocas Bonficador (these are fantastic and are a great QPR. I bought the last 2 bottles that Pocas had in stock)
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Andy Milner wrote: 13:03 Sat 21 Dec 2024 10 various bottles of Noval 15, 18, 19 and 20 for £27-£32 each +vat from Hatton Edwards. Staggeringly cheap.
That is astonishingly good pricing.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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A few odd bottles from online auctions:
Croft LBV 2005
Graham LBV 1994
Warre 1955 (Harvey’s Bristol bottling)
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1 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV
1 x 2001 DB
1 x 1986 WC
1 x 1984 GM
2 x 1970 Ck

At auction €295 all in.

I swear no more Port buying this year🤞

Happy new year everyone.
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Justin K wrote: 22:20 Sun 29 Dec 20241 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV
Vista Alegre and the possible abbreviation VA were discussed in the Port brand abbreviation thread, and that conversation has been reopened with a new suggestion of Al.
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jdaw1 wrote: 19:00 Mon 30 Dec 2024
Justin K wrote: 22:20 Sun 29 Dec 20241 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV
Vista Alegre and the possible abbreviation VA were discussed in the Port brand abbreviation thread, and that conversation has been reopened with a new suggestion of Al.
Decision:
VAl = Vista Alegre
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I appear to have broken my New Year’s resolution to buy no Port in 2025.

Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)

I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Alex Bridgeman wrote: 00:30 Mon 06 Jan 2025 I appear to have broken my New Year’s resolution to buy no Port in 2025.

Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)

I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.
I love the Sao Leonardo Ports, especially their aged whites. I d have 2 questions for you though, Alex.
1. What were the ages on the Ports.?
2. Did the Vintage Wine & Port employees break into your house and force you at gunpoint to order it? :lol:
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Still collecting the 92 vintages (just Gilbert's left) and stumbled upon this beauty. I've got a few cases of the Malvedos, but will happily add this one to the collection.
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Congratulations, Mr Ambassador!
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Bottle #1! Nice.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Stuff I have bought recently …..

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Stuff I have bought recently …..

All this has come up in conversations I’ve had so I thought might be an idea to point people at them.

I really quite like this decanter, it’s got weight to it and feels nice when holding it the stopper also is a really good fit, it is hand made which probably accounts for why it’s as nice as it is.
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I have a number of stands and I ran into this one, all the other ones I have have a rod that goes up the inside of the decanter so whilst this one is not cheap it is more stable and lets the decanter drain.
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and them both combined
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I have also used these to rescue small amounts of port for evenings out when needed …. Glass jar with a plastic top https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9MKG19B – the only thing wrong with them is the seal on the plastic lid however this can be fixed very effectively with one of these sheets https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CT5XNWRV and a pair of scissors.
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I love the idea of using a decanter stand to catch the last few drips of Port!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Alex Bridgeman wrote: 08:05 Sat 18 Jan 2025 I love the idea of using a decanter stand to catch the last few drips of Port!
now I had not thought of that but what an excellent idea ....
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